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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1941
Page
4
The piece discusses escalating world war threats from Germany, Italy, and Japan, warning of imminent conflict and the role of democracies, then shifts to Roswell highlighting its semi arid climate, abundant water from artesian wells, sunshine, mild winters, light winds, high altitude, nearby mountains over 12 000 feet, lakes and parks, and the appeal of living there.
The piece rails at Senator Wheeler for alleged conduct harming America while suggesting he sincerely believes he is right. It lists political judgment as dangerous, implying his policies aid America’s enemies and injure the nation amid broader community notices and local travels.
The Optic again highlights Las Vegas re entry into the state wide push for a zoning law restricting locations like filling stations saloons and dance halls. Supporters cite property rights and decency while critics note limited success elsewhere.
The article notes carbon black production from 20 million cubic feet of gas daily at Eunice by Skelly, using a soda-ash wash for sulfur. It argues the process converts waste gas into a valuable industrial product rather than venting or burning it, comparing future heat use to the new carbon black pathway.
The notice clarifies that defense bonds may be surrendered at any time with no interest until the end of year two. A $25 bond yields 12 cents at the biennium, and after five years you receive 20.25 on an 18.75 investment, while ten years yields 25.00 for 18.75. Your money remains safe untaxed and supports the national emergency.
Governor Miles proclaims New Mexico Home Building Week as FHA backs low cost houses suited to the state. The plan aims for 10,000 homes, about 9,000 small-type, to fit average wage earners. Banks, lenders, and lumber dealers back the FHA initiative.
Nearly 8,000 men in New Mexico are in or enlisting for service including National Guard and Army Navy members. The draft calls 190 for August 11 to 13, totaling 3,213, suggesting the state may again lead the nation in soldiers per population.
Anderson's Gardens promotes home grown produce with beans and squash featured. Phone your classified to No 11 for details and availability.
Mr and Mrs Bill Pilley entertained the 42 Club at their Dexter home. After several games, refreshments followed for members including J H Southard Harris Jarnagin Myron Lovett A D Rutledge John Bailey Elmer Bible Ed Bunch Loyd McNabb and the hosts John Bailey and Rutledge. Rutledge and Mrs Elmer Bible won high and low scores respectively.
Mr and Mrs Tom Smiley and daughter Martha Ann with Sr relatives host Dr and Mrs Hubbard in Dexter. Visitors include Dick Lawrence of Albuquerque and Hal Bogle with son Jack, plus Cecil Johnson and daughters hosting Whitaker family from Hamilton Texas. Dr L McMains returns from Nawata Okla after brother L P McMains death. Mrs Virgil Jones hosts bridge club with nearby residents.
Hagerman News Bap tist W M A will meet on Wednesday August 6 with Mrs Aubrey Evans. The lesson is from Parables of Jesus. W S C S of Methodist Church meets with Mrs C W Curry who presided and led devotionals. Curry served ice cream and wafers to a list of members and four guests. The next meeting will be two
Relatives and friends report Mrs Mollie Hamilton is seriously ill and was taken to a Carlsbad hospital for treatment after medical advice.
Pecos Valley youngsters are invited to a 9 15 Saturday morning free show at the Yuca and Pecos theatres. The annual Appreciation Month program offers a special selection for children with no tickets required, just arrive at the door. The event kicks off a month of unique stage and picture offerings.
Soviet reports claim 4,000 German troops killed with 3,000 wounded as Red Army forces advance from Arctic to Black Sea. A Nazi peace plan proposal surfaces as Britain faces a two hour London raid with scattered damage. Home Grown Kentucky Wonder Green Beans.
The federal government will aid ranchers and farmers across over 1,000,000 acres in Chaves and western Roosevelt counties. Through a pact with Border Soil Conservation District the Soil Conservation Service will offer technical help for a program using contour furrows water diversion structures contour tillage terracing and gully control to improve grazing watering sites and soil preservation.
Hopkins Saysa delivers a broadcast address pledging all possible American aid to Soviet Russia Germany and China. He lauds President Roosevelt and notes American ships planes and materiel aiding Britain. He outlines large-scale aid including thousands of planes hundreds of tanks freighters and food imports for the democracies.
In Gallup New Mexico on July 28 delegates at the Southwestern District 20-30 Club convention elected Harvey Whitehill of Gallup district governor to succeed Herb Halladay of El Paso. The district, including 24 clubs in New Mexico, Colorado and west Texas, named Randolph Middleton Carlsbad Essley Grissom Albuquerque and Cris Christianson Deming to sub district governorships. Host city for the January convention will be selected from Clovis Portales and Hobbs.
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